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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.28, 3,974.37 and 917.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.28, 3,974.37 and 917.50 is: 1,376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.28 : 3,974.37 = 917.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.28/3,974.37 = 917.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.28x = 3,974.37 × 917.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.28x = 3,646,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,484.48/2,649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.41

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